Children of the Corn (1984): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Children of the Corn is a 1984 horror thriller directed by Fritz Kiersch, starring Peter Horton and Linda Hamilton. It is partly based on Night Shift by Stephen King. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes and earned $14.6 million worldwide. Critics gave it 11% on Rotten Tomatoes and 45 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.6/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 32m (92 min)
- Director
- Fritz Kiersch
- Original language
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English - Studio
- New World Pictures
- Based on
- Night Shift by Stephen King
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Children of the Corn About?
The premise of Children of the Corn without spoilers, adapted from Night Shift by Stephen King. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In a remote rural area, a disturbing phenomenon grips a small town where children have turned against their parents. Led by the influential 12-year-old Eden, the young residents believe they are fulfilling a divine purpose by eliminating the adults. As the adult population dwindles, a resourceful high school student finds themselves as the last hope for the community, facing a terrifying and violent rebellion led by Eden and the town’s children.
Children of the Corn Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- corn
- pagan ritual
- christian mythology
- cult
- boy
- folk horror
- religion
- desolation
- cornfield
- crucifixion
- crucifix
- ghost town
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- based on short story
- cult favorite
- abandoned building
- worship
- car radio
- blood
- supernatural power
- monopoly the board game
- suitcase
- meat cleaver
- good versus evil
- hit by a car
- human sacrifice
- child sacrifice
- farm
- back from the dead
- independent film
- surprise ending
- b movie
- female feet
- first part
- survival
- surrealism
- dead child
- child murderer
- parent murdered in front of a child
- 18 year old
- strangulation
- boy preacher
- entrapment
- flash forward
- agriculture
- prayer
- brutality
- child revolution
- physician
- reference to seattle washington
- death cult
Children of the Corn Cast
Peter Horton leads the cast, with Linda Hamilton. Directed by Fritz Kiersch.
- Director Fritz Kiersch
More from Fritz Kiersch
More films directed by Fritz Kiersch, best-rated first: Tuff Turf, Into the Sun, Fatal Charm and Under the Boardwalk.
Children of the Corn Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Children of the Corn 11% on Rotten Tomatoes and 45 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.6/10.
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IMDb 5.6 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 11% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 38%
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Metacritic 45 Metascore
User score 5.4
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TMDB 57% User score
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Children of the Corn Plot Summary
What happens in Children of the Corn from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the eerie, fictional town of Gatlin, Nebraska, the tale unfolds, narrated by Job, who reveals the dark history of how this seemingly peaceful place became a refuge for a group of young cultists. The town’s economic lifeblood revolves around agriculture, with vast cornfields surrounding it. One fateful year, the corn crop fails, prompting the inhabitants of Gatlin to turn to fervent prayer, hoping to ensure a bountiful harvest. It is during this desperate time that a mysterious boy preacher, Isaac Chroner, emerges. He leads the town’s children into a cornfield, sharing ominous prophecies of a malevolent deity known as “He Who Walks Behind The Rows.”
Full summary
The whole story of Children of the Corn, scene by scene
Children of the Corn Box Office
Children of the Corn grossed $14.6 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$14.6M
- US & Canada
- $14.6M
Children of the Corn Trailers & Videos
5 videos: 3 trailers, 1 teaser and 1 clip.
- Trailer Arrow Video Channel Trailer
- Trailer Children of the Corn (1984) Original Trailer [FHD]
- Teaser Children of the Corn 1984 TV trailer #2
- Clip Children of the Corn Clip - Opening Scene HD
How Well Do You Know Children of the Corn?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What crop is central to the story in Gatlin?
Cars in Children of the Corn
9 cars on screen, including the 1977 Buick LeSabre and the 1957 Chevrolet Task-Force 3200.
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Farmall 706 Background role
Children of the Corn Also Known As
38 alternative titles, including “Cosecha negra” and “Filhos do Mal”.
- Also known as
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- Cosecha negra
- Filhos do Mal
- Kukuričné deti
- Dödlig skörd
- Children of the corn - Les démons du maïs
- Horror Kid
- Djeca kukuruza
- La cosecha del terror: los niños del maíz
- Niños diabólicos
- Dzieci kukurydzianego pola
- Deca kukuruza
- Otroci koruze
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- Stephen King's Children of the Corn
- 镰刀梦魇
- Los chicos del maíz
- Kinder des Zorns
- Grano rosso sangue
- Os Filhos da Terra
- Les Démons du maïs
- Деца кукуруза
- Дети кукурузы
- A kukorica gyermekei
- Colheita Maldita
- Kukuřičné děti
- 옥수수 밭의 아이들
- Copii porumbului
- Dzieci Kukurydzy
- Децата на царевицата
- 玉米田的小孩
- Maissilapset
- Mısır Çocukları
- Ο Δολοφόνος με το Δρεπάνι
- Los niños del maíz
- チルドレン・オブ・ザ・コーン
- Els nens de les panotxes
- Діти кукурудзи
- อาถรรพ์ทุ่งนรก
- Những Đứa Trẻ Của Đồng Ngô
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Movies Like Children of the Corn
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Children of the Corn II: The Final Sacrifice, Children of the Corn III: Urban Harvest and Children of the Corn: Runaway.
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Children of the Corn II: The Final Sacrifice 1993 -
Children of the Corn III: Urban Harvest 1995 -
Children of the Corn: Runaway 2018 -
Children of the Corn: Revelation 2001 -
Children of the Corn IV: The Gathering 1996 -
C.O.R.N. 2021 -
Children of Camp Blood 2020 -
Children of the Living Dead 2001 -
Child of the Sabbat 1989 -
Dark Harvest 2023 -
Children of the Damned 1964 -
Beware: Children at Play 1989
Children of the Corn FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and post-credit scenes of Children of the Corn, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Children of the Corn?
Children of the Corn runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).
When was Children of the Corn released?
Children of the Corn was released on March 9, 1984.
Who directed Children of the Corn?
Children of the Corn was directed by Fritz Kiersch.
More films by Fritz Kiersch Who is in the cast of Children of the Corn?
Children of the Corn stars Peter Horton and Linda Hamilton.
How much did Children of the Corn make at the box office?
Children of the Corn grossed $14.6 million worldwide.
How is Children of the Corn rated?
Children of the Corn has 5.6/10 on IMDb, 11% on Rotten Tomatoes, 45 on Metacritic and 57% on TMDB.
Is Children of the Corn based on a book?
Yes. Children of the Corn is partly adapted from Night Shift by Stephen King.
Does Children of the Corn have a post-credit scene?
No. Children of the Corn has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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